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enRoad salt supply low, demand high as winter loomshttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-09-30/road-salt-supply-low-demand-high-winter-looms
<p>DETROIT — The reward for surviving last winter’s frigid temperatures and record snowfall, several states are learning, is drastic price increases for road salt — and that’s if they can even get it.</p>
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<p>Replenishing stockpiles is proving challenging, especially for some Midwestern states, after salt supplies were depleted to tame icy roads last winter. And price increases of at least 20 percent have been common in places including Boston and Raleigh, North Carolina.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-09-30/road-salt-supply-low-demand-high-winter-looms" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-09-30/road-salt-supply-low-demand-high-winter-looms#commentsFiled onlineAssociated PressBostonChicagochiefDETROITFred PauschMichiganNatural DisasterNorth CarolinaOhioOhio Department of TransportationPerson CareerQuotationRALEIGHSaltSaltSalt Lake City metropolitan areaspokesmanSteve FaulknerUSDWasatch FrontTue, 30 Sep 2014 15:03:53 +0000Associated Press191673 at http://lubbockonline.comStudy questions need for most people to cut salthttp://lubbockonline.com/health/2014-08-14/study-questions-need-most-people-cut-salt
<p>A large international study questions the conventional wisdom that most people should cut back on salt, suggesting the amount most folks consume is OK for heart health — and too little may be as bad as too much. The findings came under immediate attack by other scientists.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/health/2014-08-14/study-questions-need-most-people-cut-salt" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/health/2014-08-14/study-questions-need-most-people-cut-salt#commentsHealthMarilynn MarchioneAlkali metalsBrian StromBusinessBusinessChemical elementsChemistryDariush MozaffarianDietary mineralsHamiltonHealthHealthHypertensionleaderMarion NestleMatterMcMaster UniversityMcMaster University’s Population Health Research InstituteNew EnglandNew England Journal of MedicineNutritionOntarioPerson CareerPerson LocationPotassiumQuotationReducing agentsSalim YusufSaltSaltSocial IssuesSocial IssuesSodiumTechnologyTechnologyThu, 14 Aug 2014 05:22:07 +0000Marilynn Marchione185507 at http://lubbockonline.comAcross the nationhttp://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2014-06-18/across-nation
<p><strong>WASHINGTON</strong></p>
<p>Food companies and restaurants could soon face government pressure to make their foods less salty — a long-awaited federal effort to try to prevent thousands of deaths each year from heart disease and stroke.</p>
<p>The Food and Drug Administration is preparing voluntary guidelines asking the food industry to lower sodium levels, FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg told The Associated Press. Hamburg said in a recent interview that the sodium is “of huge interest and concern” to the agency.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2014-06-18/across-nation" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2014-06-18/across-nation#commentsNational NewsBusinessBusinessClinical pharmacologyClinical researchcommissionerFoodfoodFood and Drug AdministrationFood and Drug AdministrationHealthHealthHospitalityHospitalityLawLawLubbock Avalanche-JournalMargaret HamburgMedicinal chemistryPerson CareerPharmaceutical sciencesPharmacologyPoliticsPoliticsQuotationRhode IslandSaltThe Associated PressTherapeuticsUnited States Public Health ServiceWarWarWASHINGTONWed, 18 Jun 2014 05:05:59 +0000Staff178675 at http://lubbockonline.comFDA prepping plan to reduce salt http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-06-17/fda-prepping-plan-reduce-salt
<p>WASHINGTON (AP) — Food companies and restaurants could soon face government pressure to make their foods less salty — a long-awaited federal effort to try to prevent thousands of deaths each year from heart disease and stroke.</p>
<p>The Food and Drug Administration is preparing to issue voluntary guidelines asking the food industry to lower sodium levels, FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg told The Associated Press. Hamburg said in a recent interview that the sodium is “of huge interest and concern” and she hopes the guidelines will be issued “relatively soon.”</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-06-17/fda-prepping-plan-reduce-salt" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-06-17/fda-prepping-plan-reduce-salt#commentsFiled onlineMary Clare JalonickAlkali metalsBusinessBusinessCenter for Science in the Public InterestChemical elementsChemistrycommissionerConvenience foodDietary mineralsEducationEducationfoodFood and Drug AdministrationFood and Drug AdministrationHealthHealthLaborLaborMargaret HamburgMatterMichael JacobsonNutritionPerson CareerPoliticsPoliticsQuotationReducing agentsSaltSaltSocial IssuesSocial IssuesTechnologyTechnologyThe Associated Pressthe Public InterestWASHINGTONTue, 17 Jun 2014 16:15:54 +0000Mary Clare Jalonick178606 at http://lubbockonline.comLong winter brings salt shortage, steeper prices http://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2014-02-05/long-winter-brings-salt-shortage-steeper-prices
<p>CHICAGO — As piles of snow grow taller during this seemingly endless winter, the mounds of salt for spreading on the nation’s icy, slushy roads are shrinking, forcing communities to ration supplies or try exotic new ice-melting substances.</p>
<p>Cities have already gone through most of their salt well ahead of the time they traditionally really need it — when the coldest part of winter gives way to temperatures just warm enough to turn snow into freezing rain and sleet and roads into ribbons of ice.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2014-02-05/long-winter-brings-salt-shortage-steeper-prices" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2014-02-05/long-winter-brings-salt-shortage-steeper-prices#commentsNational NewsDON BABWINAir safetyATLANTABusinessBusinessChemistryChicagoCrystallographyDe-icedirectorengineerGlen EllynHaliteIndianaJulius HansenLarry SmithMajorMilwaukeeNatural DisasterPennsylvaniaPerson CareerQuotationRoad transportSaltSaltSandy Rusch WaltonSnowSnow removalspokeswomanTransportUSDUtahWaukeshaWisWed, 05 Feb 2014 06:24:59 +0000DON BABWIN163615 at http://lubbockonline.comDr. Roach: Reducing salt intake eases high blood pressurehttp://lubbockonline.com/health/2013-06-15/dr-roach-reducing-salt-intake-eases-high-blood-pressure
<p><strong>Dear Dr. Roach: </strong>I have type II diabetes and high blood pressure, which I generally keep below 130/80 with medication. My doctor is concerned about my salt intake. When I pointed out that my sodium level from a recent blood test was in the middle of the normal range, my doctor stated that that was something different. Can you explain why? —­ <strong>G.A.</strong></p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/health/2013-06-15/dr-roach-reducing-salt-intake-eases-high-blood-pressure" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/health/2013-06-15/dr-roach-reducing-salt-intake-eases-high-blood-pressure#commentsHealthLife / ColumnistsDr. Keith RoachBlood pressureCompany LocationContact DetailsDietsHealthHealthHypertensionMajorMedicineNorth America Syndicate Inc.NutritionPeyronie's diseaseRoachSaltSaltSexual healthTechnologyTechnologySat, 15 Jun 2013 05:16:26 +0000Dr. Keith Roach138274 at http://lubbockonline.comStudy questions how much U.S. should cut salthttp://lubbockonline.com/health/2013-05-15/study-questions-how-much-us-should-cut-salt
<p>WASHINGTON — A surprising new report questions public health efforts to get Americans to sharply cut back on salt, saying it’s not clear whether eating super-low levels is worth the struggle.</p>
<p>Make no mistake: Most Americans eat way too much salt, not just from salt shakers but because of sodium hidden inside processed foods and restaurant meals. Tuesday’s report stresses that, overall, the nation needs to ease back on the sodium for better heart health.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/health/2013-05-15/study-questions-how-much-us-should-cut-salt" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/health/2013-05-15/study-questions-how-much-us-should-cut-salt#commentsHealthLauran NeergaardApplied sciencesBonnie LiebmanBostonBrian StromBusinessBusinesscardiologistChemistryConvenience foodElliott AntmanfoodFood scienceHealthHealthHuman nutritionInstitute of MedicineMatterNutritionPennsylvaniaPerson CareerPerson LocationPotassium in biologyQuotationSaltSaltSelf-careSocial IssuesSocial IssuesSodiumspokesmanthe University of PennsylvaniaU.S.University of PennsylvaniaWASHINGTONWomen’s HospitalWed, 15 May 2013 05:18:52 +0000Lauran Neergaard134965 at http://lubbockonline.comLetter: Cut senior citizens some slack about foodhttp://lubbockonline.com/editorial-letters/2013-02-03/letter-cut-senior-citizens-some-slack-about-food
<p>Cut senior citizens some slack about food </p>
<p>A recent stay in the hospital has prompted me to reflect on my mortality, and I have reached the conclusion the dietitians, nutritionists, medical experts, diet gurus and the federal government have put a curse on nearly every food and seasoning I enjoy. </p>
<p>Milk has been skimmed, butter dehydrogenated, salt, sugar and caffeine have been removed. Bacon, red meat, eggs, wine and even Blue Bell are the victims of food alarmists who label these products as borderline evil.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/editorial-letters/2013-02-03/letter-cut-senior-citizens-some-slack-about-food" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/editorial-letters/2013-02-03/letter-cut-senior-citizens-some-slack-about-food#commentsEditorial / LettersBaconBlue BellButterColloidsDietitianFoodfoodFood and drinkHealthLubbock Avalanche-JournalNutritionNutritionistSaltSeasoningSun, 03 Feb 2013 06:23:32 +0000Staff123448 at http://lubbockonline.comIs table salt and kosher salt the same thing?http://lubbockonline.com/life/2013-01-23/table-salt-and-kosher-salt-same-thing
<p>(MCT) — <strong>Q:</strong> I see recipes that specify either table salt or kosher salt. Is there really a difference?</p>
<p><strong>A: </strong>At the most basic level, all salt — plain ol’ table salt or fancy flakes of fleur del sel — is simply sodium chloride. The difference is in texture and the addition or lack of minerals.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/life/2013-01-23/table-salt-and-kosher-salt-same-thing" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/life/2013-01-23/table-salt-and-kosher-salt-same-thing#commentsLifeChemistryEdible saltIodideIodised saltKashrutKosherKosher saltLubbock Avalanche-JournalSaltSaltSelmeliersodium chlorideSodium chlorideWed, 23 Jan 2013 06:09:12 +0000Staff122113 at http://lubbockonline.comThis holiday season give the gift of salt http://lubbockonline.com/life/2012-11-14/holiday-season-give-gift-salt
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<p>It seemed like a tall order. I wanted an edible gift that was fast and easy to make, inexpensive, wouldn’t spoil or need to be refrigerated, and that kids could be involved in.</p>
<p>With so many caveats, the field is pretty narrow. I’m not a fan of baking mixes, such as muffins or pancakes. Too much measuring and printing of recipes so recipients know how to use them. Spice rubs are a good choice. Trail mix is another. But I’ve done those before and this year I wanted something different, something a little less expected.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/life/2012-11-14/holiday-season-give-gift-salt" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/life/2012-11-14/holiday-season-give-gift-salt#commentsHolidayLifeJ.M. HIRSCHDried meatEdible saltfoodFood and drinkJerkyprintingSaltSaltSeasoned saltSeasoningSnack foodsSpice mixUSDWed, 14 Nov 2012 06:12:21 +0000J.M. HIRSCH113661 at http://lubbockonline.comQuick Opinionhttp://lubbockonline.com/editorials/2012-10-01/quick-opinion
<p>A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows American children eat as much salt as adults. They eat about 1,000 milligrams per day too much, and that puts many of them — especially the obese ones — at risk of high blood pressure. Parents who watch the calorie intakes of their children should also monitor their salt intakes.</p>http://lubbockonline.com/editorials/2012-10-01/quick-opinion#commentsEditorialsA-J Editorial BoardBariatricsBiologyBody shapeCenters for Disease Control and PreventionDietsHealthLubbock Avalanche-JournalMedicineNutritionObesitySaltMon, 01 Oct 2012 05:12:36 +0000A-J Editorial Board107631 at http://lubbockonline.comCDC: American kids eat 1,000 milligrams too much of salt — as much as adults http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2012-09-16/cdc-american-kids-eat-1000-milligrams-too-much-salt-%E2%80%94-much-adults
<p>CHICAGO (AP) — American children eat as much salt as adults — about 1,000 milligrams too much, or the same amount as in just one Big Mac. Extra salt is linked with higher blood pressure, even in kids, but government research says those who are overweight and obese may be most vulnerable to its effects.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2012-09-16/cdc-american-kids-eat-1000-milligrams-too-much-salt-%E2%80%94-much-adults" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2012-09-16/cdc-american-kids-eat-1000-milligrams-too-much-salt-%E2%80%94-much-adults#commentsFiled onlineLindsey TannerBariatricsBiologyBlood pressureBody shapeCenters for Disease Control and PreventionChicagoContact DetailsDietsHealthHealthHypertensionMedicineNutritionObesityPerson CareerPrehypertensionSaltSaltWRITERMon, 17 Sep 2012 04:05:09 +0000Lindsey Tanner105814 at http://lubbockonline.comHow to uncake salt and heat up boiled eggshttp://lubbockonline.com/life-columnists/2012-05-16/how-uncake-salt-and-heat-boiled-eggs
<p>DEAR HELOISE:<strong> </strong>I would like to know if there is any way to soften iodized table salt once it has hardened. — Elaine, via email</p>
<p>Hmmm — a good question, especially if you live in a high-humidity area. There is no recommended way to soften iodized table salt once it has “caked,” which is caused by age and moisture, according to our source. A major manufacturer suggests throwing the salt away, but will offer a coupon if you call the company. Table salt usually is pretty cheap, too.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/life-columnists/2012-05-16/how-uncake-salt-and-heat-boiled-eggs" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/life-columnists/2012-05-16/how-uncake-salt-and-heat-boiled-eggs#commentsLife / ColumnistsHelosieBoiled eggBreadContact DetailsCultureFeatures SyndicateHeloiseKingManisteeMichiganmicrowavePerson CareerSaltSaltWed, 16 May 2012 05:10:32 +0000Helosie88564 at http://lubbockonline.comCDC says bread beats out chips as biggest salt sourcehttp://lubbockonline.com/health/2012-02-08/cdc-says-bread-beats-out-chips-biggest-salt-source
<p>ATLANTA — Bread and rolls are the No. 1 source of salt in the American diet, accounting for more than twice as much sodium as salty junk food like potato chips.</p>
<p>That surprising finding comes in a government report released Tuesday that includes a list of the top 10 sources of sodium. Salty snacks actually came in at the bottom of the list compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.</p>
<p>“Potato chips, pretzels, and popcorn — which we think of as the saltiest foods in our diet — are only No. 10,” said CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/health/2012-02-08/cdc-says-bread-beats-out-chips-biggest-salt-source" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/health/2012-02-08/cdc-says-bread-beats-out-chips-biggest-salt-source#commentsHealthBY MIKE STOBBEassistant professorATLANTABreadCenters for Disease Control and PreventionChemical elementsChemistryCuisineDietary mineralsdirectorFoodfoodFood and drinkHealthHealthHuman InterestHuman InterestJohn HayesMary CogswellPerson CareerPotato chipQuotationSaltSaltscientistSnack foodsSodiumStaple foodsTechnologyTechnologyThomas FriedenWed, 08 Feb 2012 06:19:45 +0000BY MIKE STOBBE77423 at http://lubbockonline.comSalt hidden in your Thanksgiving menuhttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2011-11-23/salt-hidden-your-thanksgiving-menu
<p>WASHINGTON — No need for a salt shaker on the Thanksgiving table: Unless you really cooked from scratch, there's lots of sodium already hidden in the menu.</p>
<p>Stealth sodium can do a number on your blood pressure. Americans eat way too much salt, and most of it comes inside common processed foods and restaurant meals.</p>
<p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2011-11-23/salt-hidden-your-thanksgiving-menu" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2011-11-23/salt-hidden-your-thanksgiving-menu#commentsFiled onlineLauran NeergaardAlkali metalsBethany ThayerBusinessBusinessCenters for Disease Control and PreventionChemical elementsChemistryCompany LocationDETROITDietary mineralsdietitianfoodFood and Drug AdministrationLow sodium dietMatterPerson CareerPreventionQuotationRobin IkedaSaltSaltSodiumThanksgivingThanksgiving dinnerThe Associated PressTurkeyWASHINGTONThu, 24 Nov 2011 03:48:39 +0000Lauran Neergaard68610 at http://lubbockonline.com